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SalaryDeliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way with flexible working options!
- Full-time ongoing opportunities with multiple roles available across Riverina Western Region
- Work from Bathurst, Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Broken Hill or Dareton
- Salary from $79,032 to $86,539 plus super and leave loading
- While we work flexibly, there will be an expectation that you will live within a reasonable distance to a NSW Public Works location to frequent the office minimum 3 days per week.
About the role
You will be at the forefront of planning and delivering a wide range of community infrastructure projects. From upgrades at the famous Jenolan Caves to Key Health Worker Accommodation to bridges and water treatment plants and everything in between, working in the Riverina Western Region provides a fantastic opportunity to gain experience, further develop your existing skillset and progress your career.
You will be part of a new young team, with a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’. Please click on the following link to learn more about what it is like being part of the team: What it's like to work at NSW Public Works - Rewarding and challenging career opportunities (youtube.com)
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Appropriate trade, post-trade or tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant working experience
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations
- A valid NSW Drivers license and willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays.
About the location
Our Riverina Western offices offer an exceptional living and working environment characterised by a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and professional opportunities. Nestled in the heart of New South Wales, the region boasts picturesque landscapes, including the iconic Murray River, expansive farmlands, and charming rural communities. Residents benefit from a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of community.
The region's cities and towns provide a diverse range of amenities, from vibrant local markets and cultural events to outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, water sports, and wildlife exploration.
Professionally, the area presents numerous opportunities for career growth and development. With a commitment to infrastructure development, the NSW Public Works Riverina Western Region is at the forefront of creating a sustainable and prosperous future, making it an ideal location for those seeking a balanced and fulfilling life.
Applying for the role
Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
To view additional information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact John Bevan, Project Manager, via **********@pwa.nsw.gov.au or 0428 485 ***.
Closing Date: 11:55pm, Wednesday 21 February 2024.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSWPW) is part of the Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW), and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW.
From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.
In PWA offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.
Inclusion and Flexible Working:We strive to reflect the community we serve and encourage our people to explore new ways of working across regional NSW. We are open to arrangements that help individuals balance their work and life commitments, including working part-time or working from different locations. We embrace difference and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to ***************@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion.
We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community.
As part of our team, you will be able to:
- Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
- Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
- Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.
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